Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

I-74 Rivalry

Rival Team: Illinois State Redbirds

The I-74 Rivalry between Bradley and Illinois State dates back to 1905 and is one of the fiercest rivalries in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Illinois-based rivals have met 124 times over the years, and the Braves hold a slim lead in the all-time series 63-61. The I-74 Rivalry game between Bradley and Illinois State is the biggest game of the year, so make sure to be in attendance when the Redbirds come to Peoria.

Bradley Braves vs Drake Bulldogs

Rival Team: Drake Bulldogs

The Bradley-Drake rivalry is one of the oldest rivalries in the Missouri Valley Conference, and as a result, there is lots of bad blood between the Braves and Bulldogs. The two schools have met on the hardwood over 145 times, and there is always a lot at stake when the two square off, so don’t miss it when Bradley battles Drake.

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Fast facts

League: Division I (NCAA)

Team:Bradley Braves

Head Coach: Brian Wardle

Team Mascot: Kaboom!

Year Opened:1982

Capacity:11442

City / State:Peoria / Illinois

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